CHANDIGARH, JULY 24: Strongly objecting to recommendation of gallantry awards to Haryana Police Officers for their role in stopping farmers at Shambhu border, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sardar Kultar Singh Sandhwan has urged the Prime Minister to reconsider decision of recommendation of gallantry awards for police officers involved in stopping farmers march at Shambhu border.
In his letter to PM Modi, Sandhwan has said that, “while supporting farmers’ demands, I express my deep concern and strong condemnation regarding the recommendation by the Director General of Police of Haryana for gallantry medals to six police officers/officials, who played role in stopping the farmers’ march at Shambu boarder recently.”
I deeply respect the bravery and dedication of our police force and believe it is essential to consider the context and implications of their actions. However, the situation at Punjab-Haryana boarder at Shambhu is highly sensitive, the Punjab Vidhan Speaker added.
Urging the PM to reconsider this unfortunate decision of the Haryana Government, Sandhwan has said, “I urge you, as the highest constitutional authority in India, to reconsider this recommendation. It is imperative that we uphold the principles of democracy, justice, and human rights.
The farmers of our nation deserve respect and acknowledgment for their contributions, not further alienation and injustice. The memory of Shubhkaran and others who have suffered during this protest should compel us to seek justice and compassion in our responses to their plight.”
